January2024
News Atari's 'Mr. Run And Jump' And 'Kombinera' Get The Physical Dual-Pack Treatment
Launching next month
Atari and Numskull Games have announced the upcoming physical release of Mr. Run and Jump and Kombinera, which will be a 2-in-1 'Adrenaline Pack'. Launching February 23rd, 2024, the dual pack will also contain a unique postcard based on the games, along with an exclusive sticker celebrating the Atari brand. Both games included...
March2023
News Atari's 'Akka Arrh' Gets A Europe-Only SE Physical Release With Mini Arcade Cabs
Papercraft cabs coming to Switch, PS4, PS5
Jeff Minter's modern reworking of Atari's Akka Arrh — originally a prototype that never saw release until its official debut as part of the Atari 50 collection — is set to get a Europe-only Special Edition physical release on Switch, PS4, and PS5 courtesy of Numskull Games. Limited Run Games has a...
October2022
News '90s-Inspired Platformer Clive 'N' Wrench Will Finally Land On Switch Early 2023
Hopping into the new year
Clive 'N' Wrench is a name we've been reporting on since the Wii U days — which, believe it or not, is a long time ago! It's been in development for 12 years, even. But publisher Numskull Games has revealed that the wait won't be much longer, as the 3D platformer will be launching in February 2023. Starring Clive, the...
July2022
News Final Vendetta Dev Considering "Free DLC" And Even A Sequel
"We certainly have a load of ideas"
If you enjoyed the recent Switch eShop beat 'em up release Final Vendetta, and were left wanting more - you might be in luck. During a recent interview with the gaming website Co-Optimis, the game's developer Mike Tucker mentioned how he was open to perhaps offering some "free DLC" and even had loads of ideas...
May2022
News The Final Fight Vibes Are Out In Full In 'Final Vendetta' Gameplay Preview
Rage through the streets of London
Numskull Games has given us a sneak peek ahead of time at all of the gameplay systems coming to retro throwback Final Vendetta. From these five minutes of footage alone, it's plain to see that this is a love letter to Streets of Rage, Double Dragon, and Final Fight. You'll be punching and kicking your way through...
Hands On Final Vendetta - The Ultimate Love Letter To Final Fight And Streets Of Rage?
Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting
Beat-em-up fans are like addicts cluttering up the mean streets of an '80s New York, willing to shoot themselves up with almost anything resembling the belt-scrolling boom that swept arcades in the early '90s. Whether pink-mohawked punk or run-of-the-mill gamer, if you’re still experiencing withdrawals despite the...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Delayed By Two Weeks In Europe
Australia and New Zealand too
Spike Chunsoft has announced that its upcoming murder mystery sequel, AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative, has been delayed in Europe. The game was originally scheduled to release on June 24th alongside the North American release, but in Europe and Oceania, Switch owners will need to wait until 8th July to get...
February2022
Featuring music from '90s dance icons Utah Saints
UK studio Bitmap Bureau (Xeno Crisis, Battle Axe) has just lifted the lid on its next game, Final Vendetta. Described as "paying homage to the iconic arcade titles of the '80s and '90s", Final Vendetta offers solo and co-op modes, four different game modes and "a thumping dance/techno soundtrack by...
News Upcoming Psychological Horror 'Ikai' Gets A Physical Release In Europe
Coming in April
Endflame's first-person psychological horror Ikai was originally scheduled for release back in October 2021, but is now arriving on Switch sometime in April with PM Studios on publishing duties. Additionally, in a move that will surely please lovers of the physical article, Numskull Games has confirmed that it's distributing physical...
January2022
News 'Hoa' And 'Ever Forward' Are Getting Physical Releases On Switch This Year (Europe)
Thanks to Numskull Games
Numskull Games has announced that it is releasing physical versions of publisher PM Studios' Hoa and Ever Forward this year. Skrollcat Studio's Hoa will be available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 and 5 from 11th March 2022, priced at £34.99 / €39.99. Developed by Pathea Games, Ever Forward will be available for...
July2021
News Danganronpa: Decadence Locks In A December Release For North America And Europe
Four games in one collection
One of the highlights for many during Nintendo's E3 Direct last month was the announcement the Danganronpa series would be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Spike Chunsoft has now announced it will bring Danganronpa: Decadence - the four-in-one collection to the system on 4th November in Japan and 3rd of...
May2021
News Anime And Manga Series 'Made In Abyss' Is Coming To Switch As A 3D Action RPG
Physical version coming to Europe, too
Akihito Tsukushi's long-running manga and anime series Made In Abyss is coming to the Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed by Spike Chunsoft, Inc. Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness will also launch on the PlayStation 4 and Steam, and has been confirmed for North American and European release...
March2021
News Numskull Games Announces Partnership With Limited Run Games, Starting With Battle Axe
Pinning hopes on a Badge Edition
Numskull Games has established itself as an Indie publisher over recent years, with a particular emphasis on physical retail and special editions. Based in the UK, however, it's often partnered with other companies for selling its wares in North America. It's now formalised this, announcing a partnership with the...
February2021
News Numskull Games Is Bringing RICO London To Switch, Along With Four Other Physical Releases
Battle Axe! Brigandine! Bladed Fury!
Numskull Games is making a name for itself lately in physical games publishing. Having previously broadcast a Nintendo Direct-style showcase back in July 2020, its latest set of reveals has just gone live in today's showcase. We've got new information about five upcoming titles, due to launch in the first half...
News Numskull Announces Direct-Style Showcase, "Brand New" Switch Game To Be Revealed
Airs next week on YouTube
Numskull Games has kept itself busy on Switch. Publishing physical games that range from indie hits like Ministry of Broadcast to anime adaptation Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne, it's got an interesting library to its name. Next week, we're set to find out how that library expands...
March2020
News Numskull Games Is Bringing Holy Potatoes! Compendium To Switch This May
Spud you like a new collection?
Numskull Games has announced that it is publishing Holy Potatoes! Compendium on the Nintendo Switch this May. A collection of three titles originally released in digital form only, Holy Potatoes! Compendium is yet another physical release to add to your groaning shelves, and is made up of the following titles: Holy...
